All MCA Insight articles in February 2025 – Page 5
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NewsGerman Doner Kebab expands into rice bowls
The QSR brand has introduced doner rice bowls across its 144 UK locations, as it looks to offer a high-protein, lighter alternative to traditional kebabs
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NewsGong cha appoints CFO to drive expansion
The bubble tea brand has appointed former KFC UK & Ireland CFO Matthew McCormick as its new global chief financial officer, as it continues its international expansion
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InterviewsPasta Evangelists plans 10 new restaurants this year
The pasta concept is ramping up its restaurant expansion with openings in Guildford and Manchester, as it continues its transition from a subscription and delivery-only model to a bricks-and-mortar business
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NewsIn pictures: Hall & Woodhouse opens £5m Berkshire restaurant & bar
The two-storey site accommodates up to 150 guests and includes a bar, a brunch and casual dining area, and a more formal dining space and an outdoor terrace and garden
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NewsNigel Doughty joins KellyDeli as COO
The former Subway UK MD is overseeing 1,500+ sushi franchises across the U.K., Europe, Asia, and Latin America
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NewsDave’s Hot Chicken explores £800m sale
The California-based fried-chicken chain, which has opened in London with Azzurri Group, is working with investment bank North Point on a sale process, which is attracting interest from private equity firms, Reuters reports
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Analysis & InsightInnovation spotlight: Riffs on the Sunday roast
The sacred Sunday classic popular in British restaurants and pubs is finding its way onto the menus at Indian, Caribbean, and tapas concepts. MCA explores innovative new twists on the roast dinner
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News‘Junk food’ ad ban to outlaw imagery, graphics and cartoons
The Advertising Standards Authority has launched a month-long consultation on its plans, which will impact fast food brands, as well as retail products like confectionery
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NewsState of Play names new COO
The Bounce and Hijingo operator has promoted Louise Neilson to chief operating officer, following nearly four years with the group
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NewsGail’s algorithm helps pinpoint postcodes for expansion
Co-founder Tom Molnar revealed the system has compiled eight years of information on details like churches, schools, and tube stations in a neighourhood
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NewsUber accuses DoorDash of anticompetitive practices
Uber has filed a lawsuit in California Superior Court, claiming DoorDash coerces restaurants into using the platform as their sole provider
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News300 pubs closed for good last year, BBPA finds
New figures found that around six pubs shuttered every week in 2024, with the trade body calling for government action to prevent “completely avoidable” closures
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InterviewsLane7: ‘We’re looking to grow all three brands’
The experiential leisure operator will open a further seven sites this year, with plans to expand the Gutterball and Level X concepts as well
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OpinionSmoke and mirrors
Dominic Walsh reads between the lines on the recent rumours surrounding Diageo and Deliveroo and gives his take on C&C Group’s new CEO
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Analysis & InsightCoffee and cocoa prices to stay elevated
Hot drinks are an important driver of sales and profits, but record commodity prices will keep costs high for the foreseeable future, Lynx Purchasing warns
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NewsStonegate launches dancefloor-filler campaign
The group launches its ‘Get Britain Dancing’ campaign this Friday, with free entry to events at select venues and free drinks for guests who sign up via its MiXR app
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NewsMajority of UK workers subject to compulsory office attendance
The proportion of companies requiring employees to be in the office for three days a week increased from 67% in the final quarter of 2023, to 75% in the same period in 2024, new data has shown
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NewsJob cuts planned by quarter of UK employers
Of the businesses expecting staffing costs to rise in April, a third plan to respond by cutting headcount, either through redundancies or by recruiting fewer workers, the CIPD has found
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NewsNando’s extends apprenticeship scheme to ROI
Launched as part of National Apprenticeship Week, last week, the programme’s content is aligned to Nando’s current Level 3 apprenticeship in England and Scotland
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NewsIndividual Restaurants launches new pizza concept
The group is to open Naples-inspired restaurant Forbici, on Manchester’s Cross Street next month, as part of its plans to accelerate the growth of the business.